| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2162
Appeal against conscription of: Albert John Bell
Age: 31
Address: South Otterington
Occupation: Joiner, cartwright etc
Local tribunal: Thirsk Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, e) exempt occupation
Appellant: John Harker, employer
Summary of Case: Employer states that he cannot manage without Bell, having a lot of agricultural implements to repair etc. He usually had four men and only this man is left.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Nov 1916. Dismissed. Decision of local tribunal to stand |